Quietest route recommended for families.
It is a relatively flat route on generally quiet roads, so it is an easy 17 miles. The roads will not be closed, so riders will need to take usual care with traffic. At an average speed of 12 miles per hour, it will take about one hour and a half of riding plus any extra time you take at the drinks stops.
Elms Field
Wokingham RG40 2NL
The Drink Stop is in Hurst and is clearly signposted. As before, there will be water and snacks available and toilet facilities.
Please be sure to check behind for traffic as you slow down and move off the road at the drinks stop. Also, please park your bike out of the way of traffic and other riders. There is plenty of space for everyone.
Once you set off from the event centre, the route will be marked with the use of arrow signs on a yellow background. Arrow signs will be at all junctions on the route. So quite simply you follow these signs as you come to a junction.
The route signs will direct you around the course and will be found at junctions and turnings.
Course split points will be used to highlight where the route splits between the 15 mile route and the 35 mile route. A red and white ‘course split ahead’ sign will warn riders that the route will split.
You can register on-line, by clicking here , or register on the day.
Sign in for both pre-registered and ‘on the day’ riders will open at 8:15am and closes at 10:30am. On arrival at Elms Field please report to the Sign in tent with your helmet, so you can collect your bike number.
Please note; if registering ‘on the day’ payment can only be taken in cash.
Once you have your bike number, please attach it at the front of your bike and then you are free to ride.
Riders concerned about completing in the time available are urged to start as early as possible.
If you are unable to return to Elms Field by 2pm please use the emergency number, 07745269983 to let us know.
When you have signed in, please join the group of riders waiting to start. The start marshals will start riders in small groups at intervals. Listen to any instructions and route information the start marshals gives. Once you are instructed to, you can start the ride.
With both routes starting at once, please be particularly aware of riding with consideration on the roads. Riders may be overtaking slower riders. If this happens please check behind before overtaking for other riders or vehicles, and please let passing cyclists know you are overtaking.
Families are advised to register after 9am to avoid the crowds.
The cost of entry on-line via Sientries will be £20 for 18 years and over and £10 for 12 to 18 year old riders.
Entry on the day will be £25 for 18 years and over and £10 for 12 to18 year old riders.
Riders under 12 years old are free.
This year we will giving a 20% discount to family groups and groups that complete the online entry form.
Family groups enrolling on the day will also receive a 20% discount.
If you are under 18 you must be accompanied by an adult, and a parental consent form must be completed and handed in at registration. Parental Consent Form
You should carry basic tools, inner tube and a pump to fix punctures. A basic first aid kit is suggested if riding with children. There will be mechanical support if needed prior to the start. This support should not be relied on to fix existing problems with your bike, but to help resolve any problems that have occurred on the way to the event
You will find an emergency contact number on your bike rider number:
The number is 07745269983, please add this number to your mobile phone before you ride. This number will be answered by a volunteer at registration and is for use in emergencies only.
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